Arsenal manager
Arsene Wenger has confirmed he is interested in signing a ‘fantastic player’ to bolster his squad, as the club continues to be linked to Mario Goetze.

The young German international, who plays for Borussia Dortmund, is thought to be top of the Frenchman’s list of targets.

Dortmund’s Mario Goetze will be a target for Arsenal this January (Picture: PA)

However, the Gunners will have to break their transfer record to land the exciting attacker, with his club valuing him at £30million.

Wenger said he is prepared to do what it takes to land a special addition in the upcoming January transfer window.

‘I have a big squad, but if you knock at my door and say, ‘I have a fantastic player for you’ I will not turn it down,’ the Arsenal chief explained.

He added that if the Goetze deal â or any other high-profile acquisition â does not come off he still has faith in the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Andrey Arshavin and Robin van Persie to provide attacking impetus in the second half of the season.

But all being well, a deal for the 19-year-old will be wrapped up in little more than a month.

Wenger also confirmed that he will allow goalkeeper Manuel Almunia to leave the Emirates in January but rejected rumours that striker Marouane Chamakh is set to depart on loan.